I wash my hands of the whole matter.

If the story be true, and Miss Bennett can be guilty of conduct so indecorous, it would never do for me to be mixed up in such an improper proceeding and if untrue, and I accused her of it, I should find myself in a very unpleasant position.

So, Mrs.Grey, since you have interfered in this matter, you must carry it out on your own responsibility.

If you have taken a grudge against Miss Bennett--which I did not expect, considering your own antecedents--you must just do as you like concerning her.

But, bless me! how the evening is slipping by.
Come, Maria, I shall hardly have time to dress for the vice chancellor's." So saying, Miss Gascoigne swept away, her silk skirts flowing behind her.